The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-16

ToRoNro, Ont, May 14-In accordance with
a request signed by mum Der of leading citizens.
Mayor Rowland called a mass-meeting of citi
Eens in Queens Park, this afternoon, to condemn
the intended visit of VIM OBrien to this city
Cor the purpose of denouncing Lord Lansdowne's
actions as an Irish landlord. Fully
$1,000 citizens attended the meet
ing, which of the most
enthusiastic and orderly ever held in the city.
a. platform was erected among the trees In the
park, and on IL assembled numb ers of the most
eminent divnes and literary men in the city.
Among them were Prof Goodwin Smith: the
bishops OF Toronto and Algoma; Rev. DR. Potts,
Doumoulin: II. +. Clark. NJ. p, p E. +. Clark,
NJ. p, and James L. Hughes, inspector of the
city public schools Theresoutions were received
amid loud cheers, and when her Majesty's name
was mentioned, every head was uncovered, and
cheer upon cheer rent the air. When the Mayor
put each separate resolution to the meeting and
asked those in favor to hold up their hands.
thousands of hands were held MP, and presented
as pretty a sight one could witness. Only
few hands were held up 70 the contrary.
In speaking to the resolutions the different
speakers denounced Mr.. O'Briens actions
not only insult to Lord Lansdowne. but
ms an insult to Canadians and to the British
Queen. Whenever the editor of United Irelands
name was mentioned, loud and angry eroans.
mingled with Kisses. could be heard Inc
Mayor. in concluding the meeting, said
that il Mr.. O'Brien came to the city he would
see that he received a fair hearing
long his words contained no breach OF the law
The citizens had often trusted him to maintain
the law, and ne WOuId not Iall Lnom on tnlS oc-
casion. He was satisfied that the citizens would
allow Mr.. O'Brien freedom of speech,
and il they would leave the matter in his
hands, and he would see that he received
British fair play-notning more nothing less
This expression was greeted with different cries
we will" and I'VE won't" The meeting
closed with the immense crowd singing ''God
Save the Queen" and giving three cheers for the
Queen and Lord Lansdowne. The resolutions
adopted are as follows:
Frst-'That the meeting reprobates the action of
Mr.. William o Bren in visiting this city for the
purpose of exciting hostile feeling against his Excel
lency the Governorgeneral account of the differ
ences between his Exceency and his in Ire
land and expresses its entire undated confidence in
the high character of his Exceency. the Marquis of
Lansdowne and in his fitness represent her Males
ty in Canada
Second-That this meeting looks with perfect
6dence tie Parliament of tie United Kingdom for
wise and just settlement of all questions relating to
Ireland.
Thrd-That copies of these resolutions be trans
rnitted to his Excellency the and
Lord Salisbury, Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Referring to the visit of Mr.. O'Brien, the
Globe of to day says:
In what position would they place the Governor
could be injured brought into public contempt by
Mr.. O'Brien! We pointed out from the first that the
circumstances such that the charges of the Irish
orator must fall fiat. It to the cause
of Ireland from the injury to be worked by
the foolish visit of the orator that counseled him
stay at home. Now that he here it is desirable
that he be accorded perfect liberty of utterance
important point and gains distinct personal title
10 rub will.